What's Her Story With Sam & Amy
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 163 ratingsWhat’s Her Story with Sam & Amy is a podcast for women from two renowned entrepreneurs, Samantha Ettus and Amy Nelson. Each episode features a woman at the top of her field from Abby Wambach to Gloria Steinem and Glennon Doyle.
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Tig Notaro
January 12, 2023 11:43 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn a live interview at MAKERS Women, we talk with comedian Tig Notaro who is best known for her deadpan humor. She was nominated for two Grammies and an Emmy. Her memoir, I’m Just a Person, is a New York Times Bestseller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zuri Adele
January 05, 2023 11:32 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIn a live interview at MAKERS Women, Zuri Adele shares her story of grit and joy as an actress and activist. Zuri is best known for her portrayal of series regular 'Malika' on the award-winning TV series "Good Trouble,” now in its fifth season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maybelle Blair
December 15, 2022 11:02 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn a live interview at MAKERS Women, we talk with the professional baseball player who inspired the classic movie and now TV show A League of Their Own, Maybelle Blair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gabrielle Blair
December 08, 2022 11:03 - 40 minutes - 37 MBGabrielle Blair’s original website Design Mom was named a Time Magazine website of the year. She is the founder of the design conference Alt Summit and author of the New York Times bestselling book, Design Mom. Her newest book is Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nia Dennis
December 01, 2022 10:56 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIn a live interview at MAKERS Women, we talk with American gymnastics champion and viral sensation Nia Dennis. She shares her story of overcoming devastating injury, her plans for the future, and she reveals the secret she has been living with for the last 10 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Candace Nelson
November 17, 2022 14:44 - 41 minutes - 38 MBCandace Nelson is the entrepreneur who put cupcakes on the map as their own category. She is the Founder of Sprinkles and Pizzana, a judge on Cupcake Wars and the author of the new book Sweet Success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Martha Beck
November 17, 2022 11:22 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBMartha Beck is Oprah’s favorite life coach and the best selling author of numerous best-selling books including her newest, The Way of Integrity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eva Galperin
August 11, 2022 18:11 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBEva Galperin has been referred to as a “Hacker Hero.” She is the Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation and technical advisor for the Freedom of the Press Foundation. She is the Cofounder of @stopstalkerware. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zibby Owens
August 04, 2022 11:19 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBZibby Owens is the author of Bookends, the force behind the new publishing house Zibby Books and the host of her award-winning podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Molly Bloom
July 28, 2022 13:27 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBMolly Bloom turned the high stakes poker world upside down and shared her story as the author of the memoir Molly’s Game, which was adapted into an Academy Award nominated film. Molly is also the host of the new podcast, Torched. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sarah LaFleur, Part Two
July 21, 2022 14:43 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn part 2 of our conversation with Sarah LaFleur, we dive deeper into the story of her life and building the iconic clothing brand M.M.LaFleur. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sarah LaFleur, Part One
July 14, 2022 10:49 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBSarah LaFleur is the Founder and CEO of MMLaFleur, known for women’s “power casual” workwear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victoria Garrick
June 23, 2022 09:32 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBVictoria Garrick is a mental health advocate for young women and athletes. A former Division I college volleyball player, Victoria has amassed over a million followers across social media where she's known for her unfiltered campaign, #RealPost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joanne Lee Molinaro
June 16, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBJoanne Lee Molinaro is known as the Korean Vegan. She is a lawyer turned Tiktok superstar and New York Times Bestselling author. In June 2022, Joanne's "Korean Vegan Cookbook" was honored with the James Beard Media Award for Vegetable-Focused Cooking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jess Weiner
June 09, 2022 09:56 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBJess Weiner is a cultural thought leader who has worked with thousands of individuals and advised companies such as Unilever, Mattel, Warner Brothers and Nike. She has been behind culture-changing moments from Dove’s campaign for “Real Beauty” to the evolution of Barbie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Erika Alexander
June 02, 2022 09:55 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBErika Alexander is an award-winning actress best known for her roles as Pam Tucker on The Cosby Show and Maxine Shaw on Living Single. She also stars in films like the award winning Get Out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Author Snack Series: Meaghan Murphy
May 26, 2022 10:08 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBMeaghan Murphy is the Editor in Chief of Woman’s Day Magazine and the author of Your Fully Charged Life: A Radically Simple Approach to Having Endless Energy and Filling Every Day with YAY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ariana Pierce
May 19, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBAriana Pierce is an entrepreneur turned Web3 expert. She has seamlessly transitioned from starting and growing a successful nail polish business to becoming a preeminent leader and educator on the blockchain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hitha Palepu
May 12, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBHitha Palepu is the CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals and an author of two books including We’re Speaking: The Life Lessons of Kamala Harris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kerri Walsh Jennings
May 05, 2022 10:15 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBKerri Walsh Jennings is the most decorated beach volleyball Olympian of all-time having won three gold and two bronze medals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Randi Zuckerberg
April 28, 2022 10:45 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBRandi Zuckerberg is the former director of market development and spokesperson for Facebook, and a sister of Mark Zuckerberg. After seven years at the company, Randi left to start her own entrepreneurial ventures and is now leading the charge in Web 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nicole Lapin
April 21, 2022 09:39 - 33 minutes - 31 MBNicole Lapin is a former news anchor turned finance expert. Known for her straight talk, she is the author of four books including her most recent, Miss Independent. Nicole is the host of her own “Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin” and Hatched, a business competition show on The CW Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Susan Cain
April 14, 2022 10:29 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBSusan Cain is the author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, which spent eight years on The New York Times best seller list. Susan’s TED talk has been viewed over 40 million times. LinkedIn named her the Top 6th Influencer in the World, just behind Richard Branson and What's Her Story Season 1 guest Melinda Gates. Susan's new masterpiece, Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, arrived on bookshelves this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Author Snack Series: Bobbi Rebell
March 30, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBBobbi Rebell is an author and host of the Financial Grownup podcast. Her newest book is: “Launching Financial Grownups: Live Your Richest Life by Helping Your (Almost) Adult Kids Become Everyday Money Smart.” She was previously the global business news television anchor and personal finance columnist at Thomson Reuters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gloria Feldt
March 24, 2022 12:47 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBGloria Feldt was the CEO and president of Planned Parenthood from 1996 to 2005, the world’s largest reproductive health and advocacy organization. She was named by Vanity Fair one of “America’s Top 200 Women Leaders, Legends, and Trailblazers,” Glamour’s “Woman of the Year." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Suzanne Lerner
March 17, 2022 11:58 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBSuzanne Lerner is the President and CEO of Michael Stars, the fashion essentials company she co-founded with her late husband. She is an activist and philanthropist devoted to running a socially responsible business. Suzanne is a board member of the Ms. Foundation for Women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Liz Lange
March 10, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBLiz Lange is the Founder of Liz Lange Maternity, widely credited with putting fashion maternity wear on the map. She is now the creative director and CEO of fashion brand Figue. Since 2002, Target has carried Liz Lange for Target, the retailer's sole offering in maternity apparel. She is the star of the popular Sony podcast, "The Just Enough Family.". Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marlee Matlin
March 03, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBMarlee Matlin remains the youngest academy award winner ever for her Oscar for lead actress in Children of a Lesser God at age 21. Since then she has become the most famous deaf actress in the world and was her latest movie, Coda, was nominated for an Oscar on the morning of our interview. She is the author of two children’s books and an autobiography, and is the mother of four. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Agapi Stassinopoulos
February 24, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBAgapi Stassinopoulos is best known as Arianna Huffington’s sister, but she is a star in her own right. A gifted orator, Agapi is a motivational speaker and the author of three books, most recently, Speaking With Spirit: 52 Prayers to Guide, Inspire and Uplift You. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy Nelson
February 17, 2022 07:01 - 33 minutes - 31 MBCo-host Amy Nelson has gone through big public turmoil and a personal crisis over the last two years. In this episode the tables are turned as she is interviewed by her podcast co-host Sam Ettus. Amy bravely shares her untold story in this raw and emotional conversation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stacy London
February 10, 2022 11:29 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBYou probably know famed stylist Stacy London as co-host of TLC’s hit makeover show “What Not to Wear.” which landed her squarely in the heart of TV stardom. What you might not know is that she is now taking the middle age market by storm with her new company, The State of Menopause. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stacy London
February 10, 2022 11:29 - 48 minutesYou probably know famed stylist Stacy London as co-host of TLC’s hit makeover show “What Not to Wear.” which landed her squarely in the heart of TV stardom. What you might not know is that she is now taking the middle age market by storm with her new company, The State of Menopause. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Cheryl Burke
February 03, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutesProfessional dancer Cheryl Burke has starred in 25 seasons of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars. She talks to us about mental health, childhood abuse, her celebrity partners and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Cheryl Burke
February 03, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBProfessional dancer Cheryl Burke has starred in 25 seasons of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars. She talks to us about mental health, childhood abuse, her celebrity partners and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minda Harts
January 27, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutesMinda Harts is the founder of The Memo, a career development company for women of color. She is the bestselling author of two books including her most recent, Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace. In 2020 she was named LinkedIn’s top voice for equity in the workplace. Our conversation spans Minda’s career, workplace trauma and what needs to change. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Minda Harts
January 27, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBMinda Harts is the founder of The Memo, a career development company for women of color. She is the bestselling author of two books including her most recent, Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace. In 2020 she was named LinkedIn’s top voice for equity in the workplace. Our conversation spans Minda’s career, workplace trauma and what needs to change. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Huma Abedin
January 20, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBDubbed the "most famous and least understood right-hand woman," Huma Abedin was the gatekeeper to Hillary Clinton and the former wife of disgraced Congressman Anthony Weiner. Huma has recently added best selling author to the mix with the release of her memoir, "BOTH/AND: A Life In Many Worlds." In her most in depth interview ever, Huma talks about the highs and the lows, her heartbreak, her relationship with Hillary, her guilt about the 2016 election and even her dating life. Learn more ...
Huma Abedin
January 20, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutesDubbed the "most famous and least understood right-hand woman," Huma Abedin was the gatekeeper to Hillary Clinton and the former wife of disgraced Congressman Anthony Weiner. Huma has recently added best selling author to the mix with the release of her memoir, "BOTH/AND: A Life In Many Worlds." In her most in depth interview ever, Huma talks about the highs and the lows, her heartbreak, her relationship with Hillary, her guilt about the 2016 election and even her dating life. Learn more ab...
Amanda Knox, Part 2
January 13, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBIn Part 2 of our conversation with Amanda Knox, we talk about rebuilding her life after her wrongful murder conviction, meeting her husband, her life as a mother and what the future holds. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amanda Knox, Part 2
January 13, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutesIn Part 2 of our conversation with Amanda Knox, we talk about rebuilding her life after her wrongful murder conviction, meeting her husband, her life as a mother and what the future holds. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Amanda Knox, Part 1
January 06, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBIn our Season 2 premiere, Amanda Knox joins us to tell her story as she has never told it before. Amanda experienced the unthinkable, spending almost four years in an Italian prison following her wrongful conviction for the 2007 murder of her study abroad roommate Meredith Kercher. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
November 18, 2021 08:01 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week's episode features Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, a leading force in finance. We hear the story of how she grew Charles Schwab from her first job as a file clerk to leading the entire company. A mom of three adult children, Carrie's parents led to her passion for financial literacy for all. And Carrie shares her financial tips from 401ks to crypto. This is one you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Alicia Menendez
October 14, 2021 23:39 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Alicia Menendez, author of "The Likeability Trap" and anchor of MSNBC's "American Voices." Alicia's insights into why we want to be liked carry us through a conversation about how we shape our lives, how we raise our daughters, and how we can build a different world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cindy Gallop
October 07, 2021 11:37 - 54 minutesIn this episode, we have a candid and racy conversation with advertising executive turned entrepreneur Cindy Gallop who calls herself the "Michael Bay of Business." Cindy is the Founder and CEO of Make Love Not Porn and at the forefront of the sextech industry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Cindy Gallop
October 07, 2021 11:37 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this episode, we have a candid and racy conversation with advertising executive turned entrepreneur Cindy Gallop who calls herself the "Michael Bay of Business." Cindy is the Founder and CEO of Make Love Not Porn and at the forefront of the sextech industry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alison Levine
September 30, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBIn this episode we get the inside story of Alison Levine's climb from the highest peaks to the top of the speaking world. Alison is a polar explorer and mountaineer who has completed the Adventure Grand Slam which entailed climbing the seven summits and skiing both Poles. Alison is one of the country’s top 10 most sought after corporate speakers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Author Snack Series: Christen Shefchunas
September 23, 2021 03:50 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBThis episode features Confidence Coach Christen Shefchunas, who works with athletes at all levels from Olympians and NCAA All Americans to high school athletes. As a former Division I head coach, Christen watched too many women miss out on their potential because of their lack of confidence. Realizing that there was a lack of resources, Christen left her 16-year coaching career and started Coach Christen, a business focused on helping female athletes. In this What’s Her Story “Author Snack S...
Stacey D. Stewart
September 16, 2021 13:52 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBToday, we meet one of America’s most prominent non-profit CEOs. Stacey D. Stewart is the President and CEO of the March of Dimes. She previously served as the U.S. President of United Way Worldwide, as well as President and Chief Executive Officer for the Fannie Mae Foundation. Stacey shares stories of growing up in middle class America as the daughter of a high school valedictorian who was expected to abandon her own dreams to support her husband, before reemerging as a leader. She also del...
Stacey D. Stewart
September 16, 2021 13:52 - 42 minutesToday, we meet one of America’s most prominent non-profit CEOs. Stacey D. Stewart is the President and CEO of the March of Dimes. She previously served as the U.S. President of United Way Worldwide, as well as President and Chief Executive Officer for the Fannie Mae Foundation. Stacey shares stories of growing up in middle class America as the daughter of a high school valedictorian who was expected to abandon her own dreams to support her husband, before reemerging as a leader. She also delv...
Maura Healey
July 22, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutesn this episode we interview Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey. The former professional basketball player has become known for her willingness to take on the big fights ranging from the opioid crisis to the Trump administration. Hear how Maura chooses her battles and why she never gives up until she wins. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com